Share akind noteormessageValidatesomeone’sfeelingsListenwithoutinterruptingRecognizenon-verbalcuesGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itShowpatienceduring atoughconversationSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Ask open-endedquestionsAcknowledgesomeone’seffortRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedShare apersonalexperienceto connectAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Givesomeoneyour fullattentionSay “Iappreciateyou”Smile atsomeonewho seemsstressedNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inExpressgratitudesincerelySay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer words ofencouragementIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outCelebratesomeone’ssuccessOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Share akind noteormessageValidatesomeone’sfeelingsListenwithoutinterruptingRecognizenon-verbalcuesGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itShowpatienceduring atoughconversationSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Ask open-endedquestionsAcknowledgesomeone’seffortRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedShare apersonalexperienceto connectAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Givesomeoneyour fullattentionSay “Iappreciateyou”Smile atsomeonewho seemsstressedNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inExpressgratitudesincerelySay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Offer words ofencouragementIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outCelebratesomeone’ssuccessOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Share a kind note or message
  2. Validate someone’s feelings
  3. Listen without interrupting
  4. Recognize non-verbal cues
  5. Give space when someone needs it
  6. Show patience during a tough conversation
  7. Say “That sounds challenging”
  8. Ask open-ended questions
  9. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  10. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  11. Offer help without being asked
  12. Share a personal experience to connect
  13. Ask “How can I help?”
  14. Give someone your full attention
  15. Say “I appreciate you”
  16. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  17. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  18. Express gratitude sincerely
  19. Say “I understand how you feel”
  20. Offer words of encouragement
  21. Include someone who feels left out
  22. Celebrate someone’s success
  23. Offer to listen without giving advice
  24. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)